Nicola McLean Biography: Husband, Age, Ethnicity, Health, Net Worth, Tv Shows, Children, Height

Nicola McLean is an English glamour model, television personality and media figure. She first gained wide attention for her work as a Page 3 model in British newspapers, and subsequently participated in shows such as “Celebrity Big Brother” and “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!”.

Her modelling background, outspoken persona and television appearances have made her a recognisable face in UK popular culture.

Profile

• Full name: Nicola Mary McLean
• Date of birth: 18 September 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: London, England, United Kingdom
• State of origin: England
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Glamour model, television personality, media personality
• Height: 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
• Parents: Father – Scottish; Mother – Scottish
• Siblings: One sister
• Spouse: Tom Williams (married 13 June 2009)
• Children: Rocky Williams (son); Striker Williams (son)
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: Caucasian (Scottish descent)
• Net worth: USD 5 million

Early Life and Education

Nicola McLean is now aged 44 and was born on 18 September 1981 in London, England. Her parents are of Scottish origin—her father from Keith and her mother from Port Glasgow.

She grew up in London alongside a sister. Before entering full-time modelling, she was once part of an Army cadets unit.

Personal Life

Nicola McLean married professional footballer Tom Williams on 13 June 2009. The couple have two sons: Rocky Williams, born in March 2006, and Striker Williams, born in March 2010.

Career

Nicola McLean’s career began in glamour modelling, notably appearing on Page 3 of British tabloids such as The Sun and the Daily Star from the late 1990s into the 2000s. She featured in magazines and lads’-mags including Zoo, Nuts, Front and Loaded. Transitioning into television, she competed on the show “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” in 2008.

She also entered the house for Celebrity Big Brother in 2012 and again in 2017, where she reached fifth place on the 2017 series. Beyond reality TV, McLean has appeared as a regular panelist and media guest, expressed interest in panel-show roles (such as her aim to appear on “Loose Women”).

Net Worth

Nicola McLean’s estimated net worth is approximately USD 5 million. This estimate is derived from her modelling career, television appearances, reality-TV work and media engagements.

Health Challenges

Nicola McLean has been open about her personal struggles, including her experiences with eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia) from a young age. In November 2024 she revealed a breast cancer scare after finding a lump, which turned out benign.

She has also discussed issues around online abuse and stalking, revealing that anonymous online attackers threatened her children, causing her to involve the police.

Social Media

• Instagram: @nicolamcleanuk
• X: @nicolamcleanuk

Filmography

• I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (2008)
• Celebrity Big Brother (2012)
• Celebrity Big Brother (2017)